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  • AMC Phoenix Rally focused on 'getting back to basics'

    About 80 air mobility leaders gathered here Oct. 22-24 for Air Mobility Command's Phoenix Rally -- a three-day, focused look at the command's priorities, roles and missions. The theme for this year's Phoenix Rally was "Back to Basics: Executing Global Reach Fundamentals." In an opening statement,

  • The wing’s new currency

    Airmen spend their time like currency. Some time is spent serving their country in a desert away from family, more is spent training and preparing for that deployment, and yet more time is spent for professional development. Once all the "time" bills are paid, there's precious little left. Time is

  • Local price surveys help Grand Forks families save money

    With a value proposition like "We Save You Money...Everyday" and a mission to provide military shoppers with quality goods and services at competitively low prices, the BX has to work double-time to deliver savings troops have come to expect. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service's assault on high

  • Airmen give back to giving community

    A volunteer creates boxes out of pre-cut supplies. As soon as a box is complete another volunteer takes it to a staging area. Dozens like it, stacked to the ceiling of the garage like miniature, cardboard skyscrapers, await their turn to be filled with various food supplies, moved further into the

  • Base teacher recognized by Department of Education

    A Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School teacher was recognized today for a Department of Education-level award during a surprise addition to a Monday morning assembly. Marcia Wahlstrand, who teaches third grade, is the North Dakota recipient of the American Stars of Teaching award. According to Grant

  • Wii Fit® room grand opening for Grand Forks!

    Grand Forks AFB has brought a popular fitness craze to its Airmen with the grand opening of a Wii Fit® room at the base fitness center during a ceremony held at the center filled with wing and community leaders, Airmen and families Sep. 30. The Wii Fit® is part of gaming system introduced by

  • Fire Prevention Week kicks off Oct. 5 to 11

    A pot holder too close to a lit burner or a space heater left on overnight could be all it takes to start a home fire. In fact, cooking and heating are among the leading causes of home fires in the United States, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association. That's why the Grand

  • History’s lessons: today’s success, tomorrow’s opportunities

    In our Air Force's 61-year history, Airmen repeatedly have been called upon to defend the cause of freedom in the air and on unfamiliar terrain around the world. Whatever the conflict, natural disaster or crisis, Airmen have answered the call and performed their missions with incredible courage and